This creamy, layered No-Bake Pumpkin Delight is rich, smooth, and perfectly spiced - without ever turning on the oven. With a buttery

graham cracker crust, fluffy pumpkin cream layers, and optional crunchy pecans, it’s an ideal fall dessert for gatherings or make-ahead treats.

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

• 12 full-size graham crackers (about 6½ oz), crushed
  or 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• 2 tablespoons packed light or dark brown sugar

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Whipped Cream Layer

• 2 cups cold heavy cream

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Layer

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)

• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Gelatin Stabilizer

• 3 tablespoons water

• 2½ teaspoons powdered unflavored gelatin

Optional Topping

• ¼ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust

• In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

• Mix until evenly moistened.

• Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.

• Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to set.

2. Make the Whipped Cream

• In a cold bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

• Divide the whipped cream in half.

• Refrigerate one half and set the other aside.

3. Bloom the Gelatin

• Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small bowl.

• Let stand for 5 minutes, then microwave for 10–15 seconds until fully dissolved.

• Let cool slightly.

4. Prepare the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Layer

• Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

• Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix well.

• Blend in pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.

• Slowly mix in the dissolved gelatin.

• Fold in half of the whipped cream until light and fluffy.

5. Assemble the Dessert

• Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly over the chilled crust.

• Top with the remaining whipped cream, smoothing gently.

• Sprinkle with chopped pecans if using.

6. Chill

• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best texture.

Serving Tips

• Slice with a chilled knife for clean layers

• Garnish with extra cinnamon or crushed graham crackers

• Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Final Note

Cool, creamy, and warmly spiced, this No-Bake Pumpkin Delight delivers all the cozy flavors of fall with zero baking required. A guaranteed

crowd-pleaser for holidays, potlucks, or anytime pumpkin cravings hit.